Guide to Changes Across NS-CSHCN Survey Years

The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN) has changed over the years from its original administration in 2001. The pages below provides an overview of changes which took place and may affect certain measures. 

Additionally, you can learn more about key data trends 2001-2010 on our Data Trends page. 

2009-10 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN)

• What's new In 2009/10 NS-CSHCN
• One-page outline of major changes between 2005/06 and 2009/10 NS-CSHCN 
• Compare MCH outcomes across 2001, 2005/06, and 2009/10 NS-CSHCN

Previous Years: 2005-06 & 2001 NS-CSHCN

• One-page outline of major changes between 2005/06 and 2001 NS-CSHCN
• Detailed outline of major changes between 2005/06 and 2001 NS-CSHCN
• Compare MCH outcomes across 2001 and 2005/06 NS-CSHCN